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HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School
Plan Updates
One Division, One Transformation: Reimagining Teaching and Learning
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Technology Equipment Update
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Ample supply of Chromebooks on-hand to begin the school year for all students in grades PreK-12
● 90 Anywhere 1080 Video Cams (for CTE and Fine Arts teachers) have been shipped
Technology Equipment Update
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Ample supply of Chromebooks on-hand to begin the school year for all students in grades PreK-12
● 90 Anywhere 1080 Video Cams (for CTE and Fine Arts teachers) have been shipped
Technology Equipment Update
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Ample supply of Chromebooks on-hand to begin the school year for all students in grades PreK-12
Technology Equipment Update
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Ample supply of Chromebooks on-hand to begin the school year for all students in grades PreK-12
Technology Equipment Update
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Ample supply of Chromebooks on-hand to begin the school year for all students in grades PreK-12
Internet Connectivity
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Captured survey data for 71% of students (13,537 out of 19,105) as of 9/2/20○ 98% of survey respondents
(13,302 out of 13,537) indicated they have high speed internet access
● Continue to reach out to families yet to respond to survey
Chromebook Distributions & Virtual Open Houses
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
Visit HCS website and locate this electronic flyer near the top right of our homepage for details
Childcare Options
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Teachers may bring their children (ages 5-12) with them to the classroom
● Administrators are working with employees to create flexible schedules
● On a case-by-case basis, some employees are working 100% from home
● Community-based childcare options are also available
Student Schedules
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Grades PreK-5○ Parents will receive a letter in
the mail from their child’s school with details regarding teacher assignment
○ Elementary teacher-parent Zoom meetings
Student Schedules
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Grades 6-12○ Beginning the morning of September 2, 2020, parents may log
into Parent Portal and students may log into Student Portal to view student schedules, to include a link to a document to access start and end times for each instructional block for each middle and high school
Parents can click here to access a directions sheet.
Student Schedules (grades 6-12)
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
STUDENT NAME
Student Schedules (grades 6-12)
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Distribution of class specific Zoom links via email, Google Classroom, and Google Calendar
Student Schedules (grades 6-12)
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Student Google Calendar example
● Parents will have access to students’ calendars
School Master Schedules
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
Parent Workshop Series
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● 1,127 parents participated in workshops held during August 2020 (How to Use Zoom, Google Classroom, and Google Calendar to Support Student Learning)
Pre-Service Professional Learning
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Social Emotional Learning presentation ● HCS Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment presentation
○ HCS Guidelines for Student Attendance in a Virtual Learning Environment
○ HCS Camera Considerations ○ HCS Virtual Learning Teacher Expectations ○ Friday Learning - Sample Criteria & Points to Ponder○ Vulnerable Student Populations○ Virtual Learning Lessons Created (K-8) sample lesson ○ Importance of Assuming Positive Intent and Grace
State Accreditation
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
100% of HCS schools accredited without conditions
● Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has waived state accreditation for 2021-2022 school year
● VDOE remains in communication with U.S. Department of Education regarding decision to administer SOL tests for 2020-2021 school year
● 2019-2020 graduation rates to be released by September 30, 2020
HCS Expected Student Achievement Outcomes
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● All schools will remain fully accredited without conditions
● 95% of third graders will read on-grade level (as measured by HCS Lexile criteria)
● Each middle school student will explore at least two career pathways prior to entering ninth grade
HCS Expected Student Achievement Outcomes
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● Each middle school student will be involved in at least one extracurricular activity with a mentorship component
● 95% of each graduating class will graduate on time with a diploma and credentials that verify they are prepared to succeed in the economy and the community
HCS Expected Student Achievement Outcomes
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
● The division's SAT or ACT composite score in reading and mathematics will be at the state or national average
● All schools will meet the division's established safe and nurturing learning environment criteria/goals
HCS Return-to-School Plan Updates
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates
HCS 2020-2021 Return-to-School Plan Updates